Morello first appeared onstage with the legendary Jackson Browne, playing along to the Springsteen song 'American Skin (41 Shots).' He'd later return to join My Morning Jacket's Jim James in performing a scorching version of 'The Ghost of Tom Joad.' The guitarist finished out the night playing three songs with Springsteen -- 'Death to My Hometown,' 'Thunder Road' and 'Born to Run' -- before the all-star finale on the song 'Glory Days.'

Other highlights during the evening included the show opening 'Adam Raised a Caine' from Alabama Shakes, Mumford & Sons performing 'I'm on Fire,' Elton John delivering 'Streets of Philadelphia' and Neil Young & Crazy Horse's rousing take on 'Born in the U.S.A.' Initial reports of the gala's lineup suggested Eddie Vedder was also to be involved, but all reviews indicate that he was not part of the event.

In addition to the show, there was a charity auction led by Springsteen in which the singer offered a number of personal items to help boost up the price on a signed guitar by many of the participants. According to NJ.com, as part of the Springsteen aided package, the winning bidder also got a one-hour guitar lesson, a ride in the sidecar of Springsteen's Harley and one of the singer's mother's lasagnas. When all was said and done, the guitar with Springsteen's extras fetched $250,000 for MusiCares.